Building Cybersecurity Careers Through Certification and Continuous Learning
Fortinet, Friday, October 30th, 2026
Fortinet describes how its NSE Certification Program helps people enter cybersecurity and advance, citing its 2026 skills gap research.
Fortinet's 2026 Cybersecurity Skills Gap Global Research Report found that 71% of respondents say the skills shortage creates added cyber risk and 56% cited a lack of trained staff as a cause of breaches.
The post presents the Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) program as a structured path from fundamentals to advanced disciplines, including secure networking, SASE, cloud security, security operations and OT security.
Learners can pick certifications based on current knowledge and the responsibilities they want.
It frames certification as a way to build and demonstrate skills for both new entrants and experienced professionals.